Game 3: Phoenix Suns (1-1) @ Portland TrailBlazers (1-1)

[SunsRback4Good]

Who: Phoenix Suns @ Portland TrailBlazers

When: Today, @ 7:00p, (10ET), FSNAZ

Where: Moda Center at the Rose Quarter, Portland, OR





Phoenix Suns starting lineup:

C- Chandler
F- Morris
F- Tucker
G- Knight
G- Bledsoe

Reserves: Len/Booker/Leaur/Warren/Price/Weems















Portland TrailBlazers starting lineup:

C- Plumlee
F- Aminu
F- Leonard
G- McCollum
G- Lillard

Reserves: Davis/Crabbe/Harkless/Vonleh












Key to the game:

- Limit Turnovers
- contain Lillard
- defend


Good luck charm

Spoiler:

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[spanishninja]

Not to be a douche but the arena graphic is wrong.

[MrMiyagi]

Not to be a douche but the arena graphic is wrong.

No, Talking Stick Resort flies to Portland for their home games.

[SunsRback4Good]

Thank you MrMiyagi. I still can't believe not everyone knows this by now.

Btw, thanks for pointing my error out spanishninja. It is now fixed.

[Cutter]

One thing I noticed, it seems Leuer gets the C minutes when Suns go small ball. With Chandler starting and Leuer getting small ball minutes it seems to be squeezing Len's minutes a bit. I'll keep an eye on this and report back my observations.

[Matt1979]

One thing I noticed, it seems Leuer gets the C minutes when Suns go small ball. With Chandler starting and Leuer getting small ball minutes it seems to be squeezing Len's minutes a bit. I'll keep an eye on this and report back my observations.

You're definitely correct. I noticed too and it's quite strange. Leuer is good enough to play spot minutes though....

[Cutter]

I'm currently pro-Leuer. I know it's only 2 games but still......

[WeekapaugGroove]

Leuers a useful player and I don't think what we're seeing is a fluke. He's smart, skilled, and a little more athletic than you would think.

The real question is how much longer can they keep going with Weems as the top wing reserve? He's been useless on offense these first two games and this team desperately needs shooters. I would have to think they at least give booker a chance at some point. I get hes super young and he might not be ready but why not at least try and you can always go back to Weems or give Goodwin a shot if booker looks overwhelmed.

Speaking of Goodwin, the fact Weems is playing over him tells me hell never win over this coaching staff. I'd be looking to package him with keif now while he still has a sliver of trade value (if he actually still has some).

[batsmasher]

Weems had some sloppy passes last night. He's the second best passer on our team though. Who knows, we might see some pick and rolls run through him as the season goes on.

[Revived]

I would love to see more of Booker. Lot of lottery picks this season are contributing early (Towns, Okafor, Henejosa, Mudiay, Stein etc) so it would be nice to see Booker ahead of Weems with the 2nd unit.

Plus more spacing too.

[Cutter]

I think we'll be seeing more of Booker this season. Just be patient.

[Phnxsports]

[I would just like to see Weems a bit more aggressive. This is your shot back in the league. Take advantage of it and be a force.


quote="batsmasher"]Weems had some sloppy passes last might. He's the second best passer on our team though. Who knows, we might see some pick and rolls run through him as the season goes on.[/quote]

[bwgood77]

One thing I noticed, it seems Leuer gets the C minutes when Suns go small ball. With Chandler starting and Leuer getting small ball minutes it seems to be squeezing Len's minutes a bit. I'll keep an eye on this and report back my observations.

I think everything right now with so many new players, is going to be determined based on who gets into a rythmn and how things are going within the game. This team is obviously a work in progress so I don't think we can count on anything being some sort of permanent rotation for a bit, and as guys like Booker get better, they will play more so since we are still integrating our youth into bigger roles, I think there will be quite a few moving parts.

I like Leuer. If we are winning I don't mind if Len or Chandler get fewer minutes...it's better to keep them fresh and not play them too much anyway, being foul and injury prone.

[bwgood77]

Leuers a useful player and I don't think what we're seeing is a fluke. He's smart, skilled, and a little more athletic than you would think.

The real question is how much longer can they keep going with Weems as the top wing reserve? He's been useless on offense these first two games and this team desperately needs shooters. I would have to think they at least give booker a chance at some point. I get hes super young and he might not be ready but why not at least try and you can always go back to Weems or give Goodwin a shot if booker looks overwhelmed.

Speaking of Goodwin, the fact Weems is playing over him tells me hell never win over this coaching staff. I'd be looking to package him with keif now while he still has a sliver of trade value (if he actually still has some).

I think they were hoping to find a diamond in the rough with Weems, and felt maybe he would be the glue to hold down that backup wing spot until Goodwin and Booker are really ready. But they may be more ready than him.

I won't jump to conclusions too fast with Weems, but of course I'd like to see me some more Booker. He's already probably my second favorite player and is challenging TJ for top dog on my list.

[bwgood77]

I would love to see more of Booker. Lot of lottery picks this season are contributing early (Towns, Okafor, Henejosa, Mudiay, Stein etc) so it would be nice to see Booker ahead of Weems with the 2nd unit.

Plus more spacing too.

Me too, but I can understand sticking with what works while winning and making sure you don't disrupt it. Booker got plenty of minutes in one game. I think if he goes in and gets hot, he will stay in. I don't think he will pass Weems up in the rotation too quickly though.

[Blackification]

Leuers a useful player and I don't think what we're seeing is a fluke. He's smart, skilled, and a little more athletic than you would think.

The real question is how much longer can they keep going with Weems as the top wing reserve? He's been useless on offense these first two games and this team desperately needs shooters. I would have to think they at least give booker a chance at some point. I get hes super young and he might not be ready but why not at least try and you can always go back to Weems or give Goodwin a shot if booker looks overwhelmed.

Speaking of Goodwin, the fact Weems is playing over him tells me hell never win over this coaching staff. I'd be looking to package him with keif now while he still has a sliver of trade value (if he actually still has some).

I think they were hoping to find a diamond in the rough with Weems, and felt maybe he would be the glue to hold down that backup wing spot until Goodwin and Booker are really ready. But they may be more ready than him.

I won't jump to conclusions too fast with Weems, but of course I'd like to see me some more Booker. He's already probably my second favorite player and is challenging TJ for top dog on my list.

My list is the same! Warren, Booker, and Len are my favorites. I think Booker has the most potential out of those three to have that star factor especially with his personality he can be the face of a franchise if he develops into a klay thompson like player

[bwgood77]

Damn Kieff, c'mon...that's like 3 turnovers in a row.

[jeff2020]

Markieff has to go. He hasn't shown any semblance of effort in 2+ games now. It's apparent it's time to move on from him. It will 100% be addition by subtraction

[jeff2020]

Everyone coming out with energy tonight but markieff. He plays like a 12 year old who thinks he's too cool to try hard

[jeff2020]

Love this energy chandler is bringing. Getting physical and getting the team fully engaged here on the road